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Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
Steamboat Springs, CO · Festival
- When
- February 2–7, 2027
- Where
- Howelsen Hill · Steamboat Springs · CO
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A multi-day winter sports carnival in Steamboat Springs centered on Howelsen Hill, featuring a lighted night ski parade, street events with skiers pulled by horses, and a youth ski jumping competition. First held in 1914, it is one of the oldest winter carnivals in the American West. The event anchors Steamboat's identity as Ski Town USA.
The history within reach
- Steamboat Springs Winter Carnivalsame spot
A multi-day winter sports carnival in Steamboat Springs centered on Howelsen Hill, featuring a lighted night ski parade, street events with skiers pulled by horses, and a youth ski jumping competition.
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